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Next, what equation is used to find the number of which 32% equals 8? Let x = the whole. Use the general equation part = percent ⋅ whole

User Sami N
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Answer:

0.32x = 8

Explanation:

part = percent * whole

The unknown number is the whole, so that is x.

The part is 8.

The percent is 32%

part = percent * whole

8 = 32% * x

8 = 0.32x

The equation is: 0.32x = 8

User Petre
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32% of x = 8

32x/100=8

x=8×100/32

x=25

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User Pietro Marchesi
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